Dear St. Francis of Assisi students and families,
Prayer
Lord God, we kneel before you and worship you, for you do mighty deeds in heaven and on earth and allow us to become your children and your servants. You have done great things for many people, enabling them to serve you, and you will do still more. For you have promised that all our paths will be made straight. You have promised that all we do may be a service to you through Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world, whom we follow. He will be revealed to the whole world, so that the nations will be called to serve you and your will may be done on earth as in heaven. Praised be your name, Lord our God! We open our hearts to you. In death and in life we are yours. Amen.
Christian Unity
Thank you to Pastor Derek Baker, Rev. Beverly Brazier and Fr. Szwagrzyk for their participation in last week’s Christian Unity liturgy. We are happy that they could celebrate with us.
Parking
A reminder to parents and students regarding parking, morning drop offs and afternoon pickups. The drop off loop is on the north side of the building; the first turn off when travelling on Duke Rd from Lewes Blvd. We are asking everyone to use this location to ensure safety (the staff parking lot is not designed for drop offs). We would also like to remind students to park their cars in the student parking lot. Thank you all for your cooperation in this matter.
Social Media
Over the past month, we have become aware of several inappropriate and offensive messages being posted on a Snapchat group of which many students are members. These messages are being sent over the weekend while students are on their own time, but the effects of the messages are being felt at St. Francis during the week.
Students are bullying and teasing their classmates as well as using racial slurs. We have spoken to all classes about appropriate social media use and, as we become aware of inappropriate comments directed at other students, we have disciplined the students posting the messages and notified their parents/guardians. However, we are not able to monitor our students on their phones outside of school hours.
Please take some time this week to discuss with your student how to use social media appropriately.
Positive social media behaviour for everyone:
Excerpted from: https://youthfirstinc.org/social-media-safety-tips-for-children/
Suggestions for parents / guardians:
Cafeteria
We are moving towards a cashless cafeteria. There is no longer a machine for debit/credit purchases. Please purchase punch cards for $20 each, through the office for use in the cafeteria. In addition, $3 vouchers are also available at the office. Sandwiches or Salads or Soups are $3, the main meal is $6. You may purchase the punch cards or vouchers with cash at the office or send an e-transfer to sfacss@yukon.ca.
Students who are in need of service learning hours may volunteer in the cafeteria. For one week (5 days) of lunch duty, they will earn five hours. Please sign up in the office if you are interested!
Menu options for week of January 30 to February 3
Sandwich/Salad/side – Mixed greens salad with maple dill dressing
Sandwich/Salad/side – Bison/beef and barley soup
Sandwich/Salad/side – Veggie plate with hummus
Sandwich/Salad/side – Chicken noodle soup
St. Francis Activities
Arctic Winter Games - Saturday, January 28 to Saturday, February 4
Monday, January 30
Please do not hesitate to call the school at 667-5901 if you have any questions or concerns.
Blessings,
The St. Francis of Assisi Admin Team,
Alethea Wallace, A/Principal; Mia Ouellette, A/Vice-Principal; Janet Clarke, A/Vice Principal
Prayer
Lord God, we kneel before you and worship you, for you do mighty deeds in heaven and on earth and allow us to become your children and your servants. You have done great things for many people, enabling them to serve you, and you will do still more. For you have promised that all our paths will be made straight. You have promised that all we do may be a service to you through Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world, whom we follow. He will be revealed to the whole world, so that the nations will be called to serve you and your will may be done on earth as in heaven. Praised be your name, Lord our God! We open our hearts to you. In death and in life we are yours. Amen.
Christian Unity
Thank you to Pastor Derek Baker, Rev. Beverly Brazier and Fr. Szwagrzyk for their participation in last week’s Christian Unity liturgy. We are happy that they could celebrate with us.
Parking
A reminder to parents and students regarding parking, morning drop offs and afternoon pickups. The drop off loop is on the north side of the building; the first turn off when travelling on Duke Rd from Lewes Blvd. We are asking everyone to use this location to ensure safety (the staff parking lot is not designed for drop offs). We would also like to remind students to park their cars in the student parking lot. Thank you all for your cooperation in this matter.
Social Media
Over the past month, we have become aware of several inappropriate and offensive messages being posted on a Snapchat group of which many students are members. These messages are being sent over the weekend while students are on their own time, but the effects of the messages are being felt at St. Francis during the week.
Students are bullying and teasing their classmates as well as using racial slurs. We have spoken to all classes about appropriate social media use and, as we become aware of inappropriate comments directed at other students, we have disciplined the students posting the messages and notified their parents/guardians. However, we are not able to monitor our students on their phones outside of school hours.
Please take some time this week to discuss with your student how to use social media appropriately.
Positive social media behaviour for everyone:
- Be nice. Mean behavior is not OK. Make it clear that you expect your kids to treat others with respect, and to never post hurtful or embarrassing messages. And ask them to always tell you about any harassing or bullying messages that others post.
- Follow the "WWGS?" (What Would Grandma Say?) rule. Teach kids not to share anything on social media that they wouldn't want their teachers, college admissions officers, future bosses — and yes, grandma — to see.
- Never send inappropriate pictures or engage in sexual conversations with peers or strangers.
Excerpted from: https://youthfirstinc.org/social-media-safety-tips-for-children/
Suggestions for parents / guardians:
- Model good behaviour on your own social media accounts.
- Set screen time limits and set rules on when screens are appropriate to use.
- Teach your child the value of “unplugging” from devices for technology-free time. Social media can be exciting, but it should be considered entertainment. Remind your child that no message is so important that it can’t wait until the morning.
- Explain that Snapchat posts are NOT temporary, as they were intended to be. People can take screenshots of a photo before it disappears.
Cafeteria
We are moving towards a cashless cafeteria. There is no longer a machine for debit/credit purchases. Please purchase punch cards for $20 each, through the office for use in the cafeteria. In addition, $3 vouchers are also available at the office. Sandwiches or Salads or Soups are $3, the main meal is $6. You may purchase the punch cards or vouchers with cash at the office or send an e-transfer to sfacss@yukon.ca.
Students who are in need of service learning hours may volunteer in the cafeteria. For one week (5 days) of lunch duty, they will earn five hours. Please sign up in the office if you are interested!
Menu options for week of January 30 to February 3
- Monday
Sandwich/Salad/side – Mixed greens salad with maple dill dressing
- Tuesday
Sandwich/Salad/side – Bison/beef and barley soup
- Wednesday
- Thursday
Sandwich/Salad/side – Veggie plate with hummus
- Friday
Sandwich/Salad/side – Chicken noodle soup
St. Francis Activities
Arctic Winter Games - Saturday, January 28 to Saturday, February 4
Monday, January 30
- Grade 8 and 9/10 boys basketball - 3:30 - 5:00 pm
- Senior boys basketball - 5:30 - 8:00 pm
- Student Government @ 12:15 in room 11.
- Grade 8/9 and 10-12 girls basketball - 3:30 - 5pm
- Choir - 3:30 - 5pm
- Fundraising lunch in the cafeteria - Grads with food from Chef Angelos!
- Carpentry Skills Club @ 12:15 pm In Wood Shop
- Debate Club @ 12:15 in portable 44
- Chess / Board Game Club @ 12:15 pm in the LC
- PLC / early dismissal
- Grade 8 and 9/10 boys basketball - 3:30 - 5:00 pm
- Senior boys basketball - 5:30 - 8:00 pm
- GSA Club in Room 20 @ 12:15 pm.
- Debate Club @ 12:15 in Portable 44
- Grade 8/9 and 10-12 girls basketball - 3:30 - 5pm
- Alpha Mtg @ 12:15pm
Please do not hesitate to call the school at 667-5901 if you have any questions or concerns.
Blessings,
The St. Francis of Assisi Admin Team,
Alethea Wallace, A/Principal; Mia Ouellette, A/Vice-Principal; Janet Clarke, A/Vice Principal
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